Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are gearing up for their return to international cricket. Both senior batsmen are intensifying their preparations ahead of India's three-match ODI series against England. The two seasoned players were seen batting in the nets in a training video released by Star Sports, sparking excitement among fans eager to see India's senior stars back in action. This ODI series is crucial for the Indian team as they look to bounce back following disappointing performances in the T20 Internationals in England and Ireland.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have started their preparations
The video shows Kohli and Rohit batting in the nets ahead of the 50-over match. While India's ODI squad features several experienced players, the responsibility of leading the team forward will once again rest on these two stalwarts.
Their return comes at a time when Rohit Sharma is set to play cricket for the first time since the series against Afghanistan last month, while Kohli will be making his comeback to the field—following his recovery from a hamstring injury—for the first time since the IPL 2026 final.
India will head into the ODI series looking to put behind the memories of their poor performance in the T20 matches played abroad. The team failed to secure a single victory throughout the tour; they lost the series against Ireland 2-0 and subsequently suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat in the five-match series against England.
Discussions regarding this dismal performance have already begun within the BCCI; Secretary Devjit Saikia has confirmed that a performance review meeting will be held after the England tour to ascertain what went wrong. With the focus now shifting to the ODI format, India will be hoping that the experience of Kohli and Rohit—both of whom boast excellent records in England—will inspire the team and boost their confidence ahead of upcoming major international matches.
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